Ford Bronco Sport
6 model years from 2021 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2021–2026
- Class
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
- Latest engines
- 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 26–27 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- ★★★★★ (2024)
- Recalls
- 32 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2021 (709)
- Fewest problems
- 2023
- Interest
- 5,228 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 Bronco Sport in brief
The 2026 Ford Bronco Sport is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (1.5L 3-cyl turbo and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo) and part-time 4-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 173 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,457 lb (SUV 1.5l).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 27 MPG combined (25 city / 30 highway), 4% better than the 2026 small SUV average of 25.9 MPG, for an estimated $2,500 a year in fuel.
It has 6 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
The Ford Bronco Sport has 6 model years in our data, from 2021 to 2026.
Its most efficient year was 2026 at 27 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 26 to 27 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the electrical system (340), engine (308), power train (301).
Buying used? 2024 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2021 is the year to avoid.
2021 has the most recalls (16); all years together count 32 campaigns and 1,404 owner complaints.
How the 2021 Bronco Sport compares
The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport is a small SUV offered with 2 engines (1.5L 3-cyl turbo and 2.0L 4-cyl turbo) and all-wheel drive and part-time 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 173 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 105-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,457 lb (SUV 1.5l).
About the Ford Bronco Sport
The Ford Bronco Sport is a compact crossover SUV sold by the Ford Motor Company and marketed under the Ford Bronco nameplate. It was released alongside the sixth generation Bronco body-on-frame SUV, featuring a similar retro and off-road styling in a smaller footprint. The vehicle is based on the front-wheel drive-based, unibody C2 platform, which is also used by the Ford Escape crossover and Maverick pickup.
From the Wikipedia article "Ford Bronco Sport", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 Bronco Sport pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- AWD / 4WD available
- Lots of standard safety tech4 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- "Do not drive" recallCheck that the recall repair was done before buying or driving.
Best and worst years to buy used
2024 Bronco Sport
115 owner complaints · 8 recalls · 7 fire reports · 5 crash reports
NHTSA overall: ★★★★★
Year to avoid2021 Bronco Sport
709 owner complaints · 16 recalls · 17 fire reports · 18 crash reports
Most reported: Electrical System
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 4 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
Show all 6 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 172.8 in | 3,457 lb | Not rated | 6 | 8 |
| 2025 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 27 MPG | 172.8 in | 3,457 lb | Not rated | 7 | 40 |
| 2024 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 172.8 in | 3,457 lb | ★★★★★ | 8 | 115 |
| 2023 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 172.8 in | 3,457 lb | ★★★★★ | 14 | 162 |
| 2022 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 172.8 in | 3,457 lb | ★★★★★ | 15 | 370 |
| 2021 | 1.5L 3-cyl turbo, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | 26 MPG | 172.8 in | 3,457 lb | ★★★★★ | 16 | 709 |
Alternatives to the 2026 Bronco Sport
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Toyota RAV4 | 43 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Ford Bronco | 20 MPG | Not rated | 9 |
| 2026 Hyundai Tucson | 38 MPG | Not rated | 6 |
| 2026 Kia Seltos | 29 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross | 42 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 Ford Escape | 40 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Ford. How we calculate this →


